SANTA MONICA, Calif., and VANCOUVER, Canada, March 1, 2018 -- Adding depth to its roster of premium A-list talent,
global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has signed a
first-look deal with renowned, award-winning multi-hyphenate Paul Feig and his producing partner Jessie Henderson
to create scripted and unscripted series and formats for the Lionsgate
Television Group through his Feigco Entertainment banner, it was
announced today by Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs.

Lionsgate's relationship with Feig in the television business already includes the unscripted half-hour comedy series The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale,
an absurdist look at pop culture which Feig executive produces
alongside McHale, K.P. Anderson, and Henderson. The show generated
tremendous buzz in its Netflix global launch last month.
"Paul Feig is one of the most prolific
and versatile talents in film and television today, and we're thrilled
to continue growing our multifaceted relationship with him across our
scripted television business," said Lionsgate Executive Vice President
and Head of Worldwide Scripted Television Chris Selak. "Paul epitomizes
the 'premium' in premium talent, and our collaborative, cross-divisional
approach allows us to tap his creative brilliance across an
ever-expanding array of platforms."
"We're incredibly fortunate to have a world-class talent of Paul's
caliber as part of our creative family," said Lionsgate Executive Vice
President of Alternative Programming Jennifer O'Connell.
"There are few creative voices who could have an impact in so many
different parts of our business. Our relationship with Paul has already
resulted in the global launch of TheJoel McHale Show with Joel McHale,
and we're excited about working with him and Jessie on additional
nonfiction projects as we continue to ramp up our premium unscripted
slate."
"I'm delighted to have this opportunity to continue expanding my
collaboration with the Lionsgate Television Group," said Feig. "I've
worked with Kevin and his amazingly talented team since the days of Nurse Jackie,
and Lionsgate has proven itself time and again to be a home for bold
creative vision and ground-breaking original content. I can hardly wait
for this next exciting chapter in our partnership."
A three-time Emmy®-nominated writer/director and DGA Award winner,
Feig created the beloved and critically-acclaimed television series Freaks and Geeks and served as director and co-executive producer of The Office. His widely-acclaimed series Other Space marked his return to television in 2015.
Feig is also one of the industry's elite filmmakers, directing a
string of critically-acclaimed blockbusters that include the female
star-driven comedies Bridesmaids, Spy, Ghostbusters, and The Heat. His
films have grossed over a billion dollars at the worldwide box office,
and he is currently in post-production on Lionsgate's stylish thriller A Simple Favor, starring Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick and Henry Golding, to be released on September 14.
Feig is represented by CAA and Sloane Offer Weber and Dern LLP.
The deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Executive Vice President of Television Business Affairs Dan Hadl. As Feigco continues to expand its television business, executive Dan Magnante has been promoted to oversee the banner's television development.
Feig joins a star-studded Lionsgate Television creative roster that already includes Kevin Hart, Jenji Kohan, Courtney Kemp, Matt Kunitz, Jeff Apploff, K.P. Anderson, Joel Silver and John Goldwyn, among others.ABOUT LIONSGATEThe first major new studio in
decades, Lionsgate is a global content platform whose films, television
series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach
next generation audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed
entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in
interactive and location-based entertainment, gaming, virtual reality
and other new entertainment technologies. Lionsgate's content
initiatives are backed by a 16,000-title film and television library and
delivered through a global licensing infrastructure. The Lionsgate
brand is synonymous with original, daring and ground-breaking content
created with special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse
composition of the Company's worldwide consumer base. ABOUT PAUL FEIGPaul Feig is a multi-talented creator, working successfully as a filmmaker, writer, producer, and author whose films (Spy, The Heat, Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters) have grossed over one billion dollars worldwide. His production company, Feigco Entertainment, run by Jessie Henderson
was created with one goal – creating edgy, commercial comedies and
original tentpole films starring women (the first and only company of
its kind). Feig's most recent film was the critically acclaimed reboot
of Ghostbusters, starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.
The film, beloved by audiences worldwide, won the Favorite Movie Award
at the 2017 Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. Up next, Feig has
directed his first thriller, A Simple Favor, starring Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively and Henry Golding which comes out this Fall. Feigco is also producing the film Someone Great for Netflix, the TV show "Girls Code" for Freeform and executive producing "The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale" for Netflix.
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